Engineering Intern

Job Description

Engineering Intern | FedEx

The Tone:
This is an internship at FedEx, specifically within its Airline Technology division. The role is centered on the critical function of enhancing, analyzing, and modernizing Flight Planning systems. Interns will play a crucial role in improving system reliability and operational efficiency for a large-scale enterprise, offering a valuable hands-on learning experience. This position is ideal for students eager to develop skills in application development, data integration, and system troubleshooting within an Agile environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (10-week program)
• Location: On-site or Hybrid (as applicable for stipend)
• Pay: $25–$30 hourly
• Team: Collaborates with senior engineers, analysts, and product team members.
• Mission: Support the enhancement, analysis, and modernization of Flight Planning systems to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Java, Python, JavaScript, APIs, web services, Git, SQL, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Assist engineers in developing, testing, and documenting enhancements for Flight Planning applications and modernization efforts.
• Analyze: Support the analysis of system defects, logs, and data flows to identify root causes and propose effective solutions.
• Collaborate: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint deliverables, fostering team collaboration.
• Document: Help update technical documentation, diagrams, and application support materials to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Validate: Perform data validation and assist in preparing comprehensive test scenarios for upcoming software releases.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field, or a recent college graduate within six months of earning such a degree. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for consideration.
• Experience: While no prior professional experience is strictly required, candidates must demonstrate a genuine interest in the development and operation of enterprise applications and large-scale operational systems.
• Skills: Possess familiarity with one or more programming languages, with a preference for Java, Python, or JavaScript. Candidates should also have a basic understanding of APIs, web services, or core system integration concepts. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential, alongside the ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Bonus: Preference will be given to candidates with experience using version control systems like Git, exposure to Agile methodologies, or familiarity with databases (SQL) and data analysis tools.